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Development Editing

  • A big-picture edit that focuses on the structure, clarity, and impact of your manuscript.

    – Evaluate structure, pacing, organization, and thematic arc
    – Assess character development, motivation, plot, and dialogue
    – Review clarity of ideas, tone, and reader engagement
    – Identify structural gaps, redundancies, and inconsistencies
    – Provide an editorial letter summarizing strengths and areas for growth
    – Include in-text comments to guide next-stage revisions

  • Rates start at $0.025 /word
    ($250 per 10,000 words)

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Line Editing

  • A sentence-level edit that enhances style, rhythm, and readability while preserving voice.

    – Refine phrasing, tone, and word choice for clarity and flow
    – Smooth transitions between ideas, paragraphs, and scenes
    – Strengthen sentence rhythm and pacing for consistent tone
    – Clarify meaning and eliminate awkward or redundant phrasing
    – Maintain author voice while improving readability and impact

  • Rates start at $0.02 /word
    ($200 per 10,000 words)

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Copy Editing

  • A detailed language and consistency check to ensure a polished, professional manuscript.
    – Review consistency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax
    – Align text with preferred style guide (Chicago, APA, MLA, or custom)
    – Verify names, terminology, and references for accuracy
    – Clarify meaning and adjust awkward phrasing without altering tone

  • Rates start at $0.015 /word
    ($150 per 10,000 words)

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Proofreading

  • The final review before publication, focused on formatting accuracy and consistency.

    – Correct typographical errors, misspellings, and missing words
    – Check punctuation, spacing, and capitalization for uniformity
    – Ensure formatting consistency in headings, fonts, and layout
    – Review page numbers, table of contents, and minor layout details
    – Provide a final, publication-ready pass for overall polish

  • Rates start at $0.01 /word
    ($100 per 10,000 words)

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Ghostwriting

  • A collaborative writing service that transforms your ideas into a complete, publication-ready manuscript.

    – Develop detailed outline based on concept, goals, and audience
    – Craft manuscript draft in alignment with your vision and voice
    – Structure content for clarity, pacing, and engagement
    – Revise and refine language for tone, rhythm, and flow
    – Deliver a polished draft that authentically represents your ideas

  • Rates depend on project. Feel free to reach out with your idea!

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Structural Combo

  • Developmental + Line Editing
    A comprehensive edit combining big-picture feedback with sentence-level refinement.

    – Evaluate plot, structure, pacing, and narrative cohesion
    – Assess character or argument development and emotional throughline
    – Refine sentence rhythm, tone, and word choice for fluidity
    – Smooth transitions and improve clarity at both structural and stylistic levels
    – Provide an editorial letter with detailed developmental notes
    – Include in-text edits for precision, flow, and narrative unity

  • Rates start at $0.04 /word
    ($400 for 10,000 words)

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Detail Combo

  • Copyediting + Proofreading
    A complete two-stage review for accuracy, clarity, and final presentation.

    – Conduct full copy edit for grammar, punctuation, and style consistency
    – Review formatting, capitalization, and usage for uniformity
    – Verify accuracy in names, terms, and references
    – Follow with a separate proofreading pass (after formatting is complete) to catch remaining errors
    – Deliver a publication-ready manuscript with professional finish

  • Rates start at $0.022 /word
    ($220 per 10,000 words)

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Editorial Evaluation

  • A high-level assessment of your manuscript that provides a clear guide for revision.

    – Review overall structure, pacing, tone, and clarity
    – Identify strengths and areas for improvement across key elements
    – Assess character development, argument flow, or narrative logic
    – Provide a detailed written report summarizing findings and next steps

  • Rates start at $0.015 /word
    ($150 per 10,000 words)

*Rates depend on project and scope of work. The Editor’s Margin does not guarantee these rates for all manuscripts.

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